Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched a new ad in Wisconsin titled ‘Waukesha.’ This ad shows what happens when criminals are released onto the streets. Wisconsin’s Senate Democrat nominee Mandela Barnes wants to end cash bail completely. He wrote the bill to do it and still wants to end

MADISON, Wis. — Following the Journal Sentinel’s report of donations from Tim Michels’ family foundation to extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups, the candidate for governor has taken a cue from the disgraced former President by threatening violence against the media instead of explaining his radical beliefs. On the Vicki McKenna

State Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding people to protect themselves from mosquito bites now that two animals in the state have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). A bird from Milwaukee County and a horse

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall 2022 sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed due to spring survey results and concerns over the long-term viability of the sharp-tailed grouse population. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year. Each year, the

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today, released the following statement: “Election fraud must be prosecuted, but Josh Kaul attacked me for prosecuting and convicting individuals that actually illegally voted. He’s the same liberal activist that didn’t

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901DemAddress.m4a   Hi, this is Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic radio address. As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it’s easy, and comforting, to return to familiar routines.  It’s also easy to lose sight of just how important public education is — how central it has been

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901GOPAddress.mp3 Help wanted – it’s a sign you can see in shop windows across the state. Unfortunately, little help is coming from Governor Evers or his administration Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. This session, I authored a bill to put the work search requirements back in

Polling released today by SCWA shows likely Wisconsin voters favor Wisconsin’s school choice programs by a 51-23 margin. The poll also shows that Tim Michels and Tony Evers are in a head-to-head race in the Governors election. The poll of 600 likely voters was conducted on August 22-24 by On

MADISON, Wis. – Decisions by law enforcement officials are completely independent of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which has no role in filing criminal charges. That being the case, it would be inappropriate for the Commission to comment further at this time on decisions by law enforcement entities to file charges

MADISON, Wis. — The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity announced the release of the commission’s final report prepared at the request of Gov. Tony Evers. The report includes 24 recommendations to address the needs and challenges of Wisconsin’s veterans and their families concerning education access, housing security, veteran employment, mental health,

MADISON, WI – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the General Election on November 8. This one-stop shop for statewide election information provides simple tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. These include candidate information, voter registration tools, polling place information

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, County Executive Paul Farrow submitted Waukesha County’s 2023 – 2027 Capital Projects Plan to the County Board of Supervisors. The Board is anticipated to vote on it during their Tuesday, October 25th board meeting. The Capital Projects Plan includes funding for all major projects to be proposed in County budgets over

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Harry E. Wait, 68, of Union Grove, Wis., has been charged with two counts of Election Fraud and two counts of Unauthorized Use of an Individual’s Personal Identifying Information in connection with his requesting absentee ballots for two

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin on Thursday. Throughout September, WMC will work with local chambers to highlight the crucial role they play in communities across the state. Wisconsin’s more than 265 local chambers

The News: Federal Judge James Peterson ruled Wednesday that under the Voting Rights Act, disabled voters who require third-party assistance with returning their absentee ballots to a municipal clerk “must be permitted that assistance.” WILL is requesting that WEC adopt a new rule implementing Judge Peterson’s decision in a way consistent with election integrity

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff unveiled his plan to cut costs and repair our broken supply chains by bringing manufacturing back to Wisconsin. “Working Wisconsinites want an end to high costs, and this plan delivers,” said Brad Pfaff. “I’m tired of seeing prices

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the state highway system including roadside facilities, navigability within public rights

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement as Fincantieri Marinette Marine yesterday began building the Constellation Class frigate at its shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. “The future of the Navy is being built right here in Northeast Wisconsin. The Constellation Class frigate will play a critical role